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J300 BLT

2014 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,171 mi
Last recorded119,171 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 BLT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 119,171 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 109,990 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 100,749 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 91,149 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 87,302 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Sep 2022 87,302 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2021 80,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 80,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 74,839 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 74,726 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 64,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 57,435 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 57,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 52,270 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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J300 BLT is a 2014 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 67,042 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J300 BLT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J300 BLT registered?

J300 BLT is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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